Best Online Accounting Programs in Spokane Valley, WA (2026)

Spokane Valley, Washington has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Spokane Valley has a population of about 105,460. Median household income is $70,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $159,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Spokane Valley

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Spokane Valley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Spokane Valley city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Spokane Valley. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Spokane Community College

Spokane, WA 6.1 miles from Spokane Valley BOC Score 68.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,984
Avg net price $5,473/yr
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  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, WA 102.4 miles from Spokane Valley BOC Score 66.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,814
Avg net price $12,210/yr
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  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, WA 120.5 miles from Spokane Valley BOC Score 70.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,526
Avg net price $9,406/yr
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  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, WA 131.9 miles from Spokane Valley BOC Score 61.3
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,680
Avg net price $8,317/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,555
Out‑of‑state$8,668
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  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA 145.6 miles from Spokane Valley BOC Score 54.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,127
Avg net price $9,722/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA 171.8 miles from Spokane Valley BOC Score 55.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,499
Avg net price $11,843/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA 228.9 miles from Spokane Valley BOC Score 73.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,310
Avg net price $11,430/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland, WA 229.4 miles from Spokane Valley BOC Score 68.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,669
Avg net price $6,817/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,997
Out‑of‑state$12,062
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  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Spokane Valley

Spokane Valley is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area (BLS area code 44060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$86,350Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$86,092
Financial Manager$159,530Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$159,053
Financial Analyst$80,660Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$80,419
Budget Analyst$88,810Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$88,544
Tax Preparer$40,160Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$40,040
Tax Examiner and Collector$72,850WA statewide$72,632
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$53,050Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$52,891

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Spokane Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population105,460Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,722Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Spokane County2,230 workers, 314 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Spokane Valley, WA?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Spokane Valley are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Spokane Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Spokane Valley are: Financial Manager ($159,530), Budget Analyst ($88,810), Accountant and Auditor ($86,350). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Spokane instead of Spokane Valley?

Spokane, WA is 9.2 miles from Spokane Valley and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Spokane Valley an affordable place to study accounting?

Spokane Valley’s median household income of $70,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spokane Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Spokane Valley

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.